Edward Eric Marcum
1967—2024

Edward Eric Marcum, 56, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home.

Born Dec. 11, 1967, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of Betty Chaffin Marcum of Crum, West Virginia, and the late Lis Marcum.

He was a construction worker and a Navy veteran.

Eric is preceded in death by a nephew, Joshua Marcum and a niece, Chelsea Potter.

Survivors include his son, Justin (Megan Evans) Marcum of Jennies Creek; daughter, RC “Ruth Carol” (Justin) Ward of Beaver, West Virginia; five grandchildren, Adalynn and Averley Maynard and Tristan, Trinity and Trevor Ward. His siblings also survive him: John Robert (Barb) Marcum of Columbus, Ohio; Bryan Marcum (Bridgett Braden) of Vinton, Ohio; Leslie (Tammy) Marcum of Crum, West Virginia; Terry Linsay of Ft. Gay, West Virginia; Greta (Carl) Hegg of Forest City, North Carolina; and Paula (Jeffery) Potter of Crum, West Virginia. He also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.

At his request, he will be cremated. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date. Mullins Family Funeral Home of Warfield is honored to serve the family.